Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is dedicated to providing equitable access to a world class education where every student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community. Central to this dedication is recognizing that some students possess unique abilities necessitating specialized programs to support the comprehensive enhancement of their overall intellectual capacity, specific academic aptitude, critical thinking skills, leadership potential, and performance proficiency.

Students are identified for the program through a comprehensive process. Eligibility begins with a qualifying intellectual ability assessment score and then may also include additional criteria such as standardized assessments, educator nomination form, and a parent/guardian behavioral checklist. The identification process is designed to ensure equitable access to gifted services for all students.

Once identified, students may receive a range of services based on their individual needs and grade level. Recognizing that no single program meets the needs of all gifted learners, OKCPS, provides options such as differentiated instruction in the classroom, enrichment opportunities, flexible pacing, and other instructional strategies that support advanced learning. The district is committed to nurturing the full potential of gifted and talented learners through a comprehensive and responsive educational approach. The overarching goals for these students include:

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner blends creative and critical thinking to innovate and solve complex issues, grounding their decisions in evidence and awareness of global impacts. 

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner adeptly engages in interaction, collaboration, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, utilizing their global mindset to effect positive change across environments through continuous learning about and exposure to various cultures, beliefs, and perspectives.

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner demonstrates rhetorical prowess while fostering shared understanding through active listening.

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner demonstrates advanced emotional intelligence, allowing them to adeptly navigate social dynamics and effectively manage their personal growth.

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner exhibits a heightened capacity to navigate uncertainty while maintaining alignment with their values, embracing continuous learning and growth.

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner adeptly identifies, analyzes, and solves problems, while advocating for student voices and considering the interests of others. They exhibit foresight and reflection in making ethical decisions.

• An OKCPS Gifted and Talented learner sets and actively pursues challenging objectives, leveraging their insatiable curiosity and self-motivation to achieve them.

Parents or guardians with questions about the gifted and talented program, or those interested in referring a student, should contact the campus site coordinator listed on the district’s gifted and talented website. To learn more about site-specific services or to view the full Gifted and Talented Plan, please visit the district’s gifted and talented website.